The Raspberry Pi is a single-board computer developed in the UK by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It’s a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, word-processing and games. It also plays high-definition video.

Product Description

The design is based around a Broadcom BCM2835 SoC, which includes an ARM1176JZF-S 700 MHz processor, VideoCore IV GPU, and 512 Megabytes of RAM. This revision B+ board features four mounting holes for easy installation, a built-in reset circuit, and can be powered via the USB data ports. The design does not include a built-in hard disk or solid-state drive, instead relying on an microSD card for booting and long-term storage. This board is intended to run Linux kernel based operating systems.

The Raspberry Pi uses Linux-kernel based operating systems. The Raspberry Pi does not come with a real-time clock, so an OS must use a network time server, or ask the user for time information at boot time to get access to time and date info for file time and date stamping. However a real time clock (such as the DS1307) with battery backup can be easily added via the I2C interface.

Board Specifications

Processor: ARM 700Mhz CPU

USB: Four USB 2.0 Ports

Ethernet: 10/100 Ethernet Port

Video Output: HDMI and Composite

Sound: L/R Stereo

Memory: 512MB Ram

Operating System: Uses microSD card slot to load O/S

Digital interfaces: 2 onboard ribbon slots for Camera and Display

GPIO: 40 GPIO pins, backwards compatible to B board

Essential Raspberry Introduction Videos

Introduction to Debian Linux

Installing packages (programs) and using Linux

Limited Warranty and Returns for 83-14633 (Raspberry Pi)

Who is a "Customer" for purposes of this limited warranty?

If you have purchased a Raspberry pi directly from MCM Electronics, Inc. ("MCM"), you are considered a "Customer" for purposes of coverage under this limited warranty.

Limited Warranty:

MCM warrants that the Raspberry pi will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of MCM's shipment of the Raspberry pi to you, the Customer. In the event of a defect covered by this limited warranty, MCM will, at its option and free of charge to Customer, repair, replace or refund the purchase price paid. MCM MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, AND ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL ONLY BE IN EFFECT DURING THE 12 MONTH WARRANTY PERIOD PROVIDED HEREUNDER. MCM'S LIABILITY ON ANY WARRANTY CLAIM SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID. MCM SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE TO CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, REVENUES, SALES, BUSINESS, GOODWILL OR USE.

What does this limited warranty NOT cover?

MCM has no obligation to repair, replace, or provide refunds in the following instances:

If the alleged defect arises because Customer has altered or repaired the Raspberry pi without the prior written consent or authorization of MCM;

If Customer did not follow any applicable instructions for proper storage, usage, or maintenance of the Raspberry pi;

If Customer has failed to notify MCM of any defect where the defect should have been reasonably apparent on inspection; or

If Customer fails to notify MCM of the defect within 12 months of MCM's shipment of Raspberry pi to Customer.

This limited warranty does not cover the cost of shipping the defective Raspberry pi to MCM Electronics for repair, or the cost of shipping the repaired or replacement Raspberry pi to you.

Place the original package inside another shipping carton, along with a copy of your invoice and a brief explanation of why the original merchandise is being returned. Do not mark on the original container or use as a shipping carton.

Print the RA number legibly on the outside of the outer shipping carton in bold, visible letters.

Product Reviews

This is my 2nd Raspberry Pi my first was the B model, the Pi 2 works great boots up fast and is able to do Facebook and all webpages. It is well worth the $ 35.00 price. I also purchased the clear plastic case which is nice to show off how small and powerful this little computer is. I would say well worth the money....

Just received my RaspberryPi B+ from MCM and it is by far the best yet. MCM carries the right accessories making startup and use a breeze. I had mine up and running in less than 30 minutes using the NOOBS MicroSD card that came with the unit and I am ready to start programming. I have ordered 5 Pi's from MCM thus far and both the delivery and the quality have exceeded my expectations. The right parts, the right accessories and perfect delivery on time !KUDOS !

Everyone, including those who have a full size desktop should own one of these! Imagine your PC failing and not having another, well this capable little computer can do almost all things your "big" desktop can while you fix your desktop or wait and even order parts! Great as a back up, internet ready computer! It was easier to set up and use than we thought! I have never used Linux and it is still pretty easy to transition from Windows. Every peripheral was plug and play, even our Logitech diNovo mini (bluetooth). HDMI works great both audio and video. While not as easy and seamless as a Windows PC it's not hard to learn and if you want a graphical user interface just type "startx" in command prompt (Raspbian) and BOOM, desktop with clickable icons, start button, taskbar...the list goes on and on. Glad we picked one up and plan on having on in every room as HTPCs and general tinkering! Shipping was fast and MCM did a fine job with the packaging! GET ONE!

When I got my first B+, I was a little afraid I'd have some compatibility issues. So far, I've gotten 9 of these and not had one problem. The layout is so much better. That was always my gripe with the B. Also switching to the micro SD was the greatest thing they could have done. I don't know how many original B's I've seen with broken SD card slots. Even got a few broken when I received them brand new.

The only problem now is the limitation of cases where these have not been out long. Also, supply and demand has caused some things like the cases to go on backorder..

The Raspberry Pi offers a great platform for development or hobbyist electronic use and the Model B was originally the more feature-rich version. The B+ now brings us an expanded GPIO (40-pin, up from 26-pin), 2 more USB ports (up to 4 total), the SD card slot is now push-button, power consumption is less (down to 0.5w to 1w), provided a low noise power supply for better audio, added mount holes and moved the composite video into the 3.5mm audio jack for a tighter form factor. All in all, a great minor update!

So far, it's been working pretty well. Have zero issues so far. Only complaint is when using an additional board on top, connect to the GPIO (like an LCD module). Sometimes there are contacts on the otherside of the board which can short on the ethernet or USB ports, so it would be nice if there was a little cover for them. Not a huge deal and can be fixed with electrical tape.

Overall, this is a much better version than the model B. The extra GPIO pins will definitely be coming in handy, as well as the extra USB ports. So glad there are mounting holes as well (a feature that was severely missing from the original A and B).

Received the raspberry pi and hooked it all up with any hitches. I first thought the NOOBS was incorrect as this pi version uses a microSD card not a standard SD card. But it turned out the SD card is an adaptor for the microSD card. So It's there just hard to see and no instructions came with it about separating the microSD from the SD card to install it on the pi.